Michael Ira Fuchs, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Michael Ira Fuchs is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Brooklyn, NY with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Michael Ira Fuchs, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 47+ years. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1979 and has 47+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 33% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6896dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1225 49th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219-3050
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.24%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New York0.24% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.5%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
268
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
365
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,466
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $987k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$188 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Michael Ira Fuchs's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1979
Suny Downstate Health Sciences University
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1979)
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Michael Ira Fuchs
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Ira Fuchs for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Brooklyn required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Michael Ira Fuchs
Dr. Fuchs is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Brooklyn, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 436-9649.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael Ira Fuchs
Practice Location
1225 49th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219-3050
Mailing Address
1225 49th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219-3050
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